Maurice Williams, FAP

Maurice Williams has made a significant contribution to philately at the national level through his position as Chairman of Australia Post, and through his support for organised philately both as an executive member of philatelic societies and as an exhibitor in National and International Exhibitions.


During his Chairmanship of Australia Post he oversaw a number of initiatives in the fields of postal technology and stamp production that impacted on our hobby at the national level. His association with firstly Australia 99 and Pacific Explorer 05 enhanced his interest with philatelic exhibitions.


Maurice’s association with exhibitions started at an administrative level. It has progressed into the enjoyment of preparing exhibits for National Exhibitions in the Social, Open, Traditional and One Frame Classes. He has combined an interest in local history and philately in developing his Social Philately exhibit on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Maurice has also developed entries on QANTAS and the stamp engraver and designer Frank Manley. His longstanding commitment to organised philately continues. He is a member of the Sydney Stamp Expo 2011 Organising Committee and also has entered a Traditional Class exhibit.


Through his work and then through his hobby Maurice Williams has brought Australia Post and organised philately closer together at the national
level. It is fitting that these major contributions be recognised by the APO.